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TAXI/PRIVATE HIRE
A1 Taxi Service, Barnstaple 01271 322922
Adrian’s Private Hire, South Molton * 01769 573513
Alpha Cars, Bideford * 01237 475949
Barnstaple & District Value Cars * 01271 327777
B-Line Taxis, Barnstaple * 01271 322117
Fremington & District Taxis * 01271 323037
Holsworthy Cars * 01409 259420
Kevs Cabs, Barnstaple 01271 376619
Mac’s Taxis, Ilfracombe 01271 863102
No 6 Taxis, Bideford * 01237 666666
R & D Travel, Torrington 01805 622707
South Molton Taxi Service * 01769 573636
Taxi Anne/Taxi Paul, Barnstaple 07824 806 304
Trevors Taxis, Wrafton 01271 815353
Webbers Taxi Service, Challacombe 01598 763467
Woolacombe Taxis & Private Hire 01271 871444
* wheelchair accessible vehicles available
COACH HIRE
Beacon Bus, Dolton * 01805 804240
Dene Valley Coaches, Barnstaple 01271 372800
Filers Travel Ltd, Ilfracombe 01271 863819
Hemmings Coaches, Holsworthy 01237 451282
Streets Coachways Ltd 01271 321343
T&T Coaches Ltd, South Molton 01769 572139
Taw & Torridge Coaches, Barnstaple * 01271 859533
Turners Tours, Chulmleigh * 01769 580242
* vehicle available for disabled access
SCHOOL & COLLEGE TRANSPORT
Devon Smartrider Student Card Tel. 0845 155 1019 Students aged 16+ who attend North Devon College, Bideford College or Ilfracombe College may be eligible.
Independent Travel Training Tel. 01392 382751 Independent Travel Training is a scheme which has been set up to help young people with special needs learn how to develop the skills for safe independent travel, working in conjunction with their school or college.
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COMMUNITY TRANSPORT ADVICE & INFORMATION
Go North Devon Ltd Tel. 01271 328866 The Shopmobility Centre, Albert Lane, Barnstaple Information and advice on a range of transport options and mobility services in North Devon and Torridge. www.gonorthdevon.co.ukTransport Co-ordination Service - Devon County CouncilTel. 01392 382123 Karen Rose, TCS, Devon County Council, Matford Lane, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter.
TRANSPORT TO HEALTHNorth Devon Cancer Care Car Service Tel. 01271 314332Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 4pm. Closed Bank Holidays. A comfortable means of transporting patients needing to travel to North Devon District Hospital’s Chemotherapy Dept or for oncology treatments and who would otherwise be unable to attend due to a lack of public or private transport (new trial service)Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Tel. 01271 314332 Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 4pm. Closed Bank Holidays. Patients attending North Devon District Hospital and other Community Hospitals are expected to meet their own transport needs to and from the hospital. Those requiring transport information and journey options should contact their SPOC office who can advise on transport opportunities in their area.
PRIVATE AMBULANCE SERVICESFirst Care Private Ambulance Tel. 01392 438522Unit 20, St Thomas Court, Cowick Street, Exeter.Private ambulance patient transport for anyone, anywhere in the UK. Also offering high dependency paramedic ambulance.St John Ambulance, Devon Tel. 01392 824445County Office, Manaton Close, Matford Business Park, Exeter Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 4pm. Patient transport service. Pre-arranged ambulance transport between locations anywhere in England and Wales accessible by road. Charges apply, please telephone for further details on the above number selecting the transport option.
RING & RIDE, COMMUNITY TRANSPORT GROUPS AND VOLUNTARY CARS
Age Concern Barnstaple & District Tel. 01271 324488 1 Litchdon Street, Barnstaple Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 1pm and 2 - 4pm. Voluntary car scheme within approx. 5 mile radius of Barnstaple. Priority for those attending hospital or medical appointments.Braunton & District Volunteers Tel. 01271 815222 Monday to Thursday, 9.30am - 12.30pm. Volunteer car scheme for medical appointments and local shopping.
SHOPPING & GARDEN CENTRES The following stores and garden centres can provide manual wheelchairs. *Powered equipment also available, call for details.ASDA* 01237 427720ATLANTIC VILLAGE 01237 422544 BJ’S VALUE HOUSE 01271 327966B&Q 01271 314400 GREEN LANES SHOPPING CENTRE 01271 322278 HOMEBASE 0845 6407208 MORRISONS* 01237 422337 EGGESFORD GARDENS 01769 580250RHS GARDEN ROSEMOOR* 0845 2658072 ST JOHNS GARDEN CENTRE* 01271 343884 TRELAWNEY AT ASHFORD GARDEN CENTRE 01271 342880
MINI BUS HIREExmoor Community Bus Association Tel. 01398 323665 David Perry, 4 Bath Meadow Drive, Dulverton. 9am - 4.30pm daily except bank holidays. Tail-lift minibus available for hire to community organisations in Exmoor and surrounding areas for shopping and social activities, 16 Seats or 10 seats with 2 wheelchairs.
Go Out & About Minibus Tel. 01271 328866 Up to 15 passenger seats, wheelchair accessible minibus with tail-lift. Available to voluntary, charitable and non-profit making organisations and groups. Please telephone for more information and to check eligibility.
Holsworthy Rural CTA Ltd Tel. 01409 259001Wheelchair accessible minibus for hire during evenings and weekends to community groups.
Ilfracombe & District Community Transport (Minibuses) Tel. 01271 863630 Email: [email protected] 15 seater and 16 seater (with tail-lift) minibuses available by arrangement for community group hire with driver or self-drive.
Martin’s Mini Coach Travel Tel. 01271 815349Mini-coach travel anywhere.
North Devon Ring & Ride Tel. 01271 328866 Vehicle availability: Weekends or after 5.30pm weekdays, no overnight hire allowed. Please call for further details.
South Molton Taxi Service Tel. 01769 573636 16 and 33 seater minibuses for private hire, please telephone for further details.
Streets Coachways Ltd Tel 01271 321343 Minibus and Coach hire.
Torridge Community Transport Association Ltd Tel. 01237 423232 74a High Street, Bideford. Wheelchair accessible minibuses available for hire to community organisations.
British Red Cross Transport Support Tel. 01271 318081 Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. Transport to and from hospital and for medical appointments. Escorts available on longer journeys.
Combe Martin & Berrynarbor Tel. 01271 882406 Mon-Fri. Community Car Scheme, Health Centre, Combe Martin. For any health related appointments and hospital visiting.
Go Out & About Club Tel. 01271 328866 Go North Devon, The Shopmobility Centre, Albert Lane, Barnstaple. www.gonorthdevon.co.uk The Go Out & About Club offers outings for older people who have mobility problems, people with disabilities and those who are isolated within the community, so that everyone can enjoy all that Devon has to offer. Membership of this club is free.
Holsworthy Rural CTA Ltd Tel. 01409 259001 14 The Square, Holsworthy. Email [email protected] Monday to Friday 10am - 1pm. Ring and Ride provides a door to door service in wheelchair accessible transport to various destinations. Voluntary Car Scheme available if you have no other form of transport.
Ilfracombe & District Community Transport (Minibuses) Tel. 01271 863630 email. [email protected] Ring and Ride from your home to town or Barnstaple Supermarkets. Also Passenger Clubs for social outings from Lynton and Ilfracombe, theatre group travel and community group hire.
North Devon Ring & Ride Tel. 01271 328866 Go North Devon, The Shopmobility Centre, Albert Lane, Barnstaple. www.gonorthdevon.co.uk From your own front door to Barnstaple town centre or the supermarket and return. Linking with North Devon Shopmobility on all town centre journeys. Timetable available. Telephone or call in to the Centre between 9.15am - 4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed bank holidays.
North Devon Car Scheme Tel. 01271 855951 149 High Street, Ilfracombe. Voluntary Car Scheme. 8 seater wheelchair accessible vehicle. Phone line open Monday to Friday 10am - 1pm [email protected]
South Molton & District Volunteer Bureau Tel. 01769 573167 The Amory Centre, 125 East Street, South Molton. Answerphone (please leave a message and someone will call you back). For the elderly and unwell requiring transport for medical and hospital appointments.
Torridge Community Transport Association Ltd Tel. 01237 423232 74a High Street, Bideford Ring & Ride Service that will collect and return you to your door on a weekly timetable into Bideford, Barnstaple, Bude and Okehampton for shopping etc. Timetable available. Voluntary Car Service also available for those who have no other means of transport, plus a wheelchair accessible small vehicle is available for journeys. Booking line open Monday to Friday 9.30am - 1pm.
South Molton Age Concern Tel. 01769 574160 2 Broad Street, South Molton. Open 9.30am - 4.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9.30am - 12.30pm on Saturdays. Hire of manual wheelchairs, walking frames, commodes, bed tables and other helpful aids available for a nominal charge with a refundable deposit.
Travel Choices, Life Beyond Your Car Tel. 01271 866300 Tim Lamerton at North Devon Voluntary Services or email [email protected] to find out more. If you face losing the use of your car (maybe because of increasing cost, old age and illness) and worry how you are going to keep your independence. The North Devon Access to Services Project is offering free sessions to groups, to talk about the transport alternatives available to you in the North Devon and Torridge area.
Valley Mobility Tel. 01271 269259 Unit 11 Gratton Court, Roundswell Business Park, Barnstaple Sales, Repairs and hire of mobility equipment. Home visits available.
RAIL SERVICES
First Great Western Assisted Travel Department Barnstaple Railway Station Tel. 0800 197 1329
Offering step free access to station, disabled parking, wheelchairs, ramp available for train access, assistance if required. For further information on these facilities, please call the above number.
National Rail Enquiries Tel. 08457 484950
Tarka Rail Association www.tarkarail.org Representing users of the Barnstaple to Exeter rail line.
CAR SHARE DEVON
Sharing a car makes a lot of sense and is an excellent way to save money. Whether you share on a frequent basis, or just one day a week, you can make a difference. Finding others who also want to share a car for similar journeys is now a lot easier thanks to a Devon County Council supported initiative. Simply register free on www.carsharedevon.com
DEVON WHEELS 2 WORK CICTel. 01409 253942 1 Neet Way, Dobles Lane Ind Est, Holsworthy. The aim of the company is to provide scooters and motorcycles to enable individuals within Devon to get to places of employment, training or job search. Vehicles will be loaned to individuals for a period of up to six months.
The Independent Living Centre Tel. 01392 380181 Devon House, Brunel Road, Newton Abbot. Equipment for independence and mobility. Visit our centre for assessment, information and impartial advice. A free service for people in Devon. Call Monday to Friday 10am - 4pm to make an appointment or pop in and look around on Wednesdays between 10am - 1pm.
Living Needs Solutions Tel. 01271 374600 Mill Road, Barnstaple. Email. [email protected] www.livingneeds.co.uk Specialists in bathrooms for the elderly and disabled, plus home adaptations including access ramps.
Motability Tel. 0300 456 4566 Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm. The Motability Scheme enables disabled people to use their government funded mobility allowance to lease a new car, scooter or powered wheelchair. For more information, visit motability.co.uk
North Devon Shopmobility Tel. 01271 328866 Go North Devon, The Shopmobility Centre, Albert Lane, Barnstaple www.gonorthdevon.co.uk Monday to Friday 9.15am - 4pm. Closed Bank Holidays.
Provides the loan of manual and powered wheelchairs or electric scooters to help anyone with limited mobility to enjoy the facilities of Barnstaple town centre, along with a volunteer escort service and a sighted guide service for clients with a visual impairment. Membership and deposits apply. Long term hire of a wide range of manual wheelchairs and portable scooters is available for overnight, weekends or holidays. Designated practice area and client car parking.
North Devon Voluntary Services Tel. 01271 866300 Volunteer Centre, 149 High Street, Ilfracombe. Loan of manual wheelchairs, powered equipment and mobility aids. Short and long term hire available. Open Monday and Tuesday 10am - 1pm, 2 - 4pm. Thursday and Friday 10am - 1pm.
PLUSS Tel. 0845 0581081 For all NHS wheelchair repairs.
The Radar National Key Scheme Radar Keys allow access to disabled public toilets across the country. For more information contact Care Direct on 0845 1551 007 or alternatively to purchase a radar key visit Shoecare in Green Lanes Shopping Centre.
See Hear Centre Tel. 01271 373236 19a Alexandra Road, Barnstaple. Tuesdays 9am - 5pm, other times by appointment. Resource Centre for people with sight or hearing loss. ‘Try before you buy’ equipment service, information and support. See Hear on Wheels (SHoW) Bus, wheelchair accessible mobile sensory unit. Please contact us for further information.
MOBILITY PROVIDERS & RETAILERS
Adaptacar Tel. 01769 572785 Pathfields Business Park, South Molton. Sales and service repairs to a complete range of mobility equipment including driving controls for the disabled. Stairlift and mobility product hire. Can take NHS/DCC Devon prescriptions for mobility equipment.
Age Concern Barnstaple & District Tel. 01271 324488 1 Litchdon Street, Barnstaple. www.ageconcernbarnstaple.org.uk Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4pm. Short term loan of wheelchairs and walkers. A donation would be appreciated.
A M Care Tel. 01237 479553 Unit 2 Daddon Court, Clovelly Road Ind. Est, Bideford. Monday to Thursday, 9.30am - 5pm, Friday 9.30am - 2pm, Saturday, 10am - 2pm. Sales, repairs and hire of mobility equipment.
Braunton Mobility Centre Tel. 01271 814577 3 Cross Tree Centre, Chaloners Rd, Braunton. Sales, service, repair and hire of scooters & wheelchairs. Providing all mobility equipment. Monday to Friday, 9am - 4.30pm, Saturday, 9am - 1pm.
Blue Badge Scheme - Care Direct Tel. 0845 1551 007 Monday - Friday, 8am - 8pm, Saturday, 9am - 1pm. Information and help for older people, vulnerable adults and their carers.
British Red Cross Tel. 01805 625405 Pannier Market, Torrington Monday to Saturday, 10am - 4pm, Wednesday, 10am - 1pm. Sales and loan of manual wheelchairs and other mobility aids.
British Red Cross Mobility Aids Service Tel. 01271 318083 Fishleigh Court, Roundswell, Barnstaple. Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. Short term loan of various mobility aids and wheelchairs.
Countryside Mobility South West in North Devon Tel. 01392 459222 C/o Living Options Devon, Units 3-4 Cranmere Court, Matford Business Park, Exeter. All terrain mobility scooters for hire at the National Trust’s Heddon Valley and Arlington Court, RHS Rosemoor Garden, Torrington and Biketrail at Fremington Quay. Subject to membership with the Countryside Mobility Scheme. See website for more details. www.countrysidemobility.org
First Choice Mobility Tel. 01271 859144 Rolle Quay, Barnstaple. Complete range of mobility equipment, large range of scooters and riser recliner chairs and all mobility equipment. Sales - Repair - Hire.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Barnstaple Park & Ride Bus service to and from Barnstaple town centre from the Park & Ride site next to Park School. Low floor easy access buses. Free parking for Park & Ride customers. Service operates from 7.10am - 6.30pm Monday to Saturday (excluding public holidays). Fares: £1.30 adult day return, 80p child 5-15 yrs., £2.10 family day return (2 adults and up to 3 children). A weekly P&R ticket for 1 person is £6.30.
Devon Access Wallet Tel. 01392 383509 The Devon Access Wallet scheme is an initiative to help make journeys by bus or train easier for anyone with communication difficulties, people with disabilities, deaf people and those whose first language is not English. If you would like a wallet or to find out more information email: [email protected]
Journey Devon For information on using public transport in Devon, including a fully interactive bus map showing routes and timetables across the region, visit www.journeydevon.info Or follow us on twitter @JourneyDevon.
Mobility scooter users’ greater freedom on public transport Rica is a consumer charity that has researched which mobility scooters can go on trains, buses and trams. It also has information for older and disabled people - on driving and car adaptations. www.rica.org.uk
Traveline South West Tel. 0871 200 22 33 7am - 10pm 7 days a week. Comprehensive public transport travel planning and timetables for the whole South West region.www.travelinesw.com
BUS OPERATORS
Beacon Bus, Dolton * 01805 804240 Filers Travel Ltd, Ilfracombe 01271 863819 Stagecoach South West * 01271 329089 T &T Coaches Ltd, South Molton 01769 572139 Turners Tours, Chulmleigh * 01769 580242
* Some routes are operated by low floor fully accessible vehicles.
Exe Valley Market Bus See website for full details www.exevalleymarketbus.btck.co.uk
Stagecoach South West Tel. 01271 329089 The majority of our North Devon bus routes now operate using low floor, fully accessible buses. For customers who use mobility scooters, a permit system has been introduced to facilitate the ability to travel on public transport. To find out more ask your bus driver, call the Disability Helpline on 01392 427711 or contact the Confederation of Passenger Transport, Drury House, 34-43 Russell Street, London WC2B 5HA www.cpt-uk.org
CYCLING
Bideford Cycle, Surf and Kayak Hire Tel. 01237 424123 Torrington Street, East the Water, Bideford. Bicycles to suit the whole family. Wheelchair tandem available.
Bike Higher Tel. 01805 601622 The Old Chapel, Stibb Cross, Torrington Bike higher, go further and see more. Electric assist bicycle hire for over 14’s. Thursday to Sunday plus all school holidays.
Free Cycle Confidence Sessions for Adults Devon County Council is offering adults in Devon the chance to receive a free two hour cycle confidence session. For more information and a booking form, please visit www.cycledevon.info
‘Share This Space’ Devon County Council’s ‘Share this Space’ project encourages all highway users to be polite, courteous and take responsibility for their actions. For more information, please visit www.cycledevon.info/share-this-space
Tarka Trail Cycle Hire Tel. 01271 324202 Barnstaple Railway Station. Bicycle hire. Trike available. Seasonal from the end of March to the end of October. Open 9am - 5pm.
Torrington Cycle Hire Tel. 01805 622633 or 07926647946 Station Yard, Torrington email: [email protected] Bicycles suitable for the whole family including adult trike and adult tag-a-long. Child seats and buggies available. Open all year round.
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FARE CARS
A shared private hire car service at special low fares. Wheelchair accessible vehicle subject to availability.
Devon Fare Car F6 Holsworthy Cars Tel. 07866 552346 Bradworthy, Chilsworthy, Sutcombe, Pancrasweek, East and West Putford and Abbots Bickington with Holsworthy, also any point within Holsworthy to and from Holsworthy Hospital and the Medical Centre.
Devon Fare Car F8 Holsworthy Cars Tel. 07866 552346 Linking a large rural area with various points in Holsworthy with Launceston. All bookings must be made at least one day in advance. 10am – 1pm weekdays.
Devon Fare Car F10 A&L Taxis Tel. 01769 572169 Linking a large rural area with several points in South Molton. Bookings must be made one working day in advance.
CONCESSIONARY FARE SCHEMES
Concessionary Bus Travel Scheme Tel. 01271 383688www.devon.gov.uk/nationalbuspass Free bus pass for over 60’s and disabled residents of Devon for free travel on local bus services throughout England. Special offer on purchase of senior railcard to over 60’s residents. Disabled Persons Railcard Tel. 0845 605 0525Rail Travel Made Easy. If you have a disability that makes travelling by train difficult you may qualify for the Disabled Persons Railcard allowing you a 1/3 off most rail fares throughout Great Britain together with the same discount for an adult companion when travelling together.
‘Two Together’ National Rail Card Tel. 0844 8714036 Gives a third off off-peak rail travel, when two people travel together for just £30 a year.
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